Fend Off Fall Humidity: Boost Your Indoor Air Quality

Your air conditioner not only keeps you cool, but can also help improve your indoor air quality. It can do so by keeping the humidity reduced. As fall comes around and you’re using your AC less and less, the humidity in your home can increase. Humidity causes more issues than just making you feel uncomfortable too – it also impacts the quality of air in your home.

Your home’s humidity is a Goldilocks type scenario – you have to get it just right. You don’t want too much humidity, but a lack of humidity is also a concern. The ideal humidity level for your comfort and health is around 30-50%.

Too Much Humidity

When your air conditioner isn’t running on a regular basis during those in-between seasons is when you may notice a humidity problem in your home. The first thing you’ll likely notice when your home’s humidity is too high is that you’ll be uncomfortable. The effects of high humidity are actually a bigger deal than just being uncomfortable as there’s a chance that they could be having an effect on your health. Mold, mildew and dust mites all thrive in high humidity, and for allergy and asthma sufferers this can lead to an uptick in attacks.

Not Enough Humidity

As the weather gets cooler, the air gets drier. Low humidity can also be tough on your health. The lack of moisture in the air causes the mucus membranes in your nasal and sinus cavities to get dry, and these are what filter out debris and bacteria. When they become dry they may also boost the chance that you get sick.

Too much or too little humidity can also cause problems in your home. Dry air pulls moisture from items in your home and causes cracking. However, if the humidity is too high, your furniture might swell and warp.

Lennox has a number of whole-home humidity control products. Our products will not only keep your home cozy, they can provide you with a healthier home environment. Our professionals will work with you to take care of any of your home comfort needs and make your home feel just right. Give us a shout at 404-987-5502 and get the comfort you deserve.

Total Comfort Solutions delivers dependable, quality service to homeowners in the Kennesaw community. Our experienced technicians are well-trained and knowledgeable on all HVAC products, so you’ll be confident knowing you will get the results you need. The team at Total Comfort Solutions holds themselves to high standards and are dedicated to offering the best customer service, whether you’re shopping for a new HVAC system or need maintenance on your current system. If you have questions or need assistance with your HVAC system, you can reach us at 404-987-5502 or schedule an appointment online to get started on your home comfort needs!